La Joya ISD School District
School District · La Joya, Texas
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
36
22 elem, 8 mid, 6 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,592
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
36
22 elem, 8 mid, 6 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,592
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
How this district compares
Texas rank
#817 of 898
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.2
below Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,592
+$1,624 vs Texas median
District size
23,998 students
Much larger than Texas median
About La Joya ISD
La Joya ISD is a La Joya, Texas school district serving 36 schools. The district educates 23,998 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.2:1. The district invests $14,592 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.0/10, La Joya ISD demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Hope Academy, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.
In standardized testing, La Joya ISD students show an average math proficiency of 37.1% and ELA proficiency of 38.0%.
The district includes 22 elementary schools , 8 middle schools , and 6 high schools.
District Map
Schools in La Joya ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in La Joya ISD with test data.
Schools in La Joya ISD
36 schools Elementary Schools 22
Middle Schools 8
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- La Joya
- Total Enrollment
- 23,998
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,687
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.4%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in La Joya ISD?
La Joya ISD has 36 schools in total — 22 elementary, 8 middle, and 6 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for La Joya ISD?
The average composite rating for La Joya ISD is 5.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in La Joya ISD?
La Joya ISD spends $14,592 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in La Joya ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in La Joya ISD is 14.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in La Joya ISD?
Hope Academy is the highest-rated school in La Joya ISD with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What are the test scores in La Joya ISD?
Across schools in La Joya ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 38.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does La Joya ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
La Joya ISD has an average school rating of 5.0/10 across 36 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 37.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 38.0%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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